International Business at University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas graduates in international business earn nearly $60,000 straight out of college—about 20% more than the national median for this major—while carrying manageable debt of just under $19,000. This translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in about four months of gross income. That's a strong starting position, though it's worth noting this program has fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, so individual outcomes could vary more than these numbers suggest.

Within Arkansas, this program sits at the 60th percentile for earnings among the eight schools offering international business, suggesting it's competitive but not dominant at the state level. Earnings do grow to $64,220 by year four—a modest 7% increase that's fairly typical for business majors in their early career years. The slightly higher debt compared to the national median (which sits at $23,472) actually works in graduates' favor here, as U of A students are borrowing less while earning more.

For families concerned about ROI, the fundamentals here look solid: strong first-year earnings, reasonable debt, and graduates who land well above national norms. The small sample size means you should talk to the career services office about placement rates and employer relationships, but the underlying economics suggest this program delivers value without excessive financial risk.